How to pronounce antimacassar
Say it like an-tih-muh-KAS-er. Antimacassar has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAS).
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- an
- tih
- muh
- KAS
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antimacassar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of antimacassar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: an-tih-muh-KAS-uh.
What does antimacassar mean?
- A cover for the back or arms of a chair or sofa.
Where does antimacassar come from?
From anti- + macassar.
Words that rhyme with antimacassar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of antimacassar.
Questions about saying antimacassar
How do you pronounce antimacassar?
Say an-tih-muh-KAS-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntɪməˈkæsɚ/. In British English it is /ˌæntɪməˈkæsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antimacassar?
Antimacassar has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAS). Broken into parts: an · tih · muh · KAS · er.
Is antimacassar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌæntɪməˈkæsə/ (an-tih-muh-KAS-uh).